Life Sciences Access or Foundation courses

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University of Sussex

1 life-sciences courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 42nd
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WUSCA ranking: 50th
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What students say about life-sciences

The best part of my university experience has been the learning environment and independence. I’ve had access to good facilities, knowledgeable tutors, and projects that push me to think critically and work in a more professional way, especially through practical and design-based assignments. University has also helped me develop discipline, self-management, and confidence in my own ideas. Being surrounded by people from different backgrounds has broadened how I think, both academically and personally.

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Newcastle University

1 life-sciences courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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WUSCA ranking: 30th
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Great social life, good options for student societies, a lot of student support. A lot of professionals teaching on the course and it gave me exactly what I wanted for my career progression into genetics

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University of Bedfordshire

1 life-sciences courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 75th
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I was in the Bedford campus and the student life was limited. This was because many people travelled into uni from their homes. The student union was great at providing activities in the afternoons/ evenings. They also support students. all you have to do is email them or go to social events.

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Year 1
  • BUS107 - Principles of ICT
  • ILS1AND3 - Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
  • SCI101SC - Numerical Techniques 1
  • SCI102 - Numerical Techniques 2
  • SCI115 - Physics
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  • BUS107- Principles of ICT
  • ELC1- Targeted English Language 1
  • ELC2 - Targeted English Language 2
  • ELC3 - Targeted English Language 3
  • ILS1AND3 - Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
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Liverpool John Moores University ISC - Study Group UK

2 life-sciences courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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As i am still in the ISC which isnt like actually university i couldn’t have a full opinion yet. however, i have been loving it so far, the one thing i can change is having a bigger building as it grts crowded easily

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Year 1
  • Academic English Skills
  • Project study
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  • Language for Study
  • Mathematics
  • Study Skills
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Brunel University of London Pathway College

1 life-sciences courses GREATER LONDON
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The campus is massive, has a lot of facilities. The technology used is never old, especially the computers which run really smoothly compared to other unis/colleges. Library is an amazing source and place to study. Time to travel to university is a bit of a hassle though, and a lot of the students seem less serious.

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Year 1
  • Biology 1
  • Biology 2
  • Chemistry 1
  • Chemistry 2
  • ICT Skills
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Oxford International Education Group

1 life-sciences courses GREATER LONDON
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King's College London, University of London

2 life-sciences courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 12th
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The location in central London not far from where the UKs decisions are made is amazing. The library has most of the resources I need and if you can’t find something the library staff will happily try and make it available. The thing where the uni lets us down the most is admin.

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ONCAMPUS UK North

2 life-sciences courses
star rating 4.0
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NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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I think the location setting is amazing, where I don't have to deal with the Hussle of avoiding cars and multiple other problems while attending classes. The library is actually on of the best libraries I have seen and has entirely everything one would need to be well-informed and oriented. The amount of option for food are also amazing where I don't have to take a car to go to a place of choice or worry about what I would eat as the choices are multiple and astonishing. The staff have been very friendly and my classes were way above the expectations I had when I was arriving. We get to repeat exams if we are not happy with the first grade, we go which is quite astonishing as this is something I am experiencing for the first time in my life. I particularly don't have an issue but the time we get in between classes sometimes are no enough, 15 minutes is not enough time to relax and grasp content in the next lecture especially when you have three complex classes on a Monday, the time could be maybe around 20-25 minutes which may not seem like a lot but is acc enough time to grasp content from the last class and be prepared for the next.

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  • Biology for Life Sciences
  • Chemistry for Life Sciences
  • Skills for Science
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The SU center is such a great place to be studying at and meeting new people and making friends. The amenities in the SU are great as well as the location, being 5 minutes away from the city center along with cafes nearby, makes it great for socializing and enjoying your time while studying. As for the only aspect that I found difficult. University Hall was far away from where I live and it was a hassle to make my way there every morning and leaving an hour after I finish because of bus timings. But besides that everything else was great I’m having fun and learning a lot here.

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Year 1
  • Academic English skills
  • Core Biology 1 & 2
  • Pure Mathematics 1 & 2
  • Core Chemistry 1 & 2 (Health, Medicine and Life Sciences)
  • Globalisation
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